John P. Connolly

A literal "who's who" of science fiction & science

Revisado: 07-29-23

This story took me all over the place (figuratively AND literally) and I loved it once I understood the ride. The constant references to (no spoilers!) kept me on my toes and made me appreciate my interests even more!

If you have been enjoying science fiction story telling you will appreciate this book.

If you are just starting out in science fiction stories you are in for a treat you will appreciate even more after you have read some of the canonically foundational stories.

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Exactly what we need right now a couple years ago!

Revisado: 12-12-22 El oyente recibió este título gratis

This is an exceptional book on a number of topics. Primarily, highlighting the deficiencies and global cultures around data literacy at the user level in nearly every age group, professional group, and demographic. One of the striking aspects of this book that stands out more than most is the representation of not only what the problems are, but also rational and realistic methods to overcome these issues to make everybody more data literate citizens of the world. As a data governance consultant I found this book to be quite enlightening. Many topics are covered - most of which are talked about in significant detail. The narrator has a great voice and cadence to her speaking. This calm demeanor made the book easy to listen to.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anybody in any organization who is looking for the rationale behind issues they are having within their data management, or lack of data management, and how to identify the way through that dilemma towards success
The overwhelming tones of data literacy in the book do not let you forget the focal points of the book.

I feel it is important to provide the Insight here that this book does not provide a silver bullet, an easy button, or any other quick fix scenarios. in fact, it is very clearly stated in numerous sections of the book about just how long creating properly data literate teams, individuals, organizations, and the public in general will be. It is important to state such things should anybody endeavor to tackle those at any level. In my experience of 20 plus years in data governance and other forms of data management practices I have never found anyone who was able to do this quickly. I liked that in this book it was clearly stated that it is an effort that requires much consideration and requirement planning up front.

It is clear that in the last 20 plus years since the dot-com boom human beings have generated extraordinary amounts of data faster than we've created the means to which we understand how to deal with that. it is also very clear that there are organizations that have leveraged and capitalized on this and due to this day. I like the undertone of this book which is to educate everybody to be data literate so that, on the whole, we all can affect this leveraged capitalistic approach to our private information. To be more informed and better educated is to have a great defense. As with any book worth reading, this book brings to mind more questions than the answers, but I am okay with that because the questions are going to help me to do my job better and help people, organizations and the world become me data literate.

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He's no Sherlock Holmes!

Revisado: 09-10-21

Well done!
I am an avid Holmes reader. I really enjoy the idea of becoming Moriarty through the evolution of his criminal empire. The story read and felt very much like Conan Doyle had written it. I am impressed. Looking forward to the next story of this concept.

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Best story is The Egg. Full resonance with me.

Revisado: 09-09-21

Good stories. Always a twist at the end. Entertaining to say the least! Not at all like The Martian or Hail Mary.

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A little bit too much 'Ready Player One" and "Two"

Revisado: 08-29-21

Using Stan Lee as a sales interest point worked! I was hoping to have a final Stan Lee original and received a cobbled version of "Ready Player One" and "Ready Player Two" with some variations to mix things up. The story is predictable and lacking in the very qualities for which Stan Lee became widely known. I have not written my own origin story so I have to temper my comments to be less critical and more objective. The story is not terrible. It is not great either. The similarities to the other two stories are not lost. At one point in the story even the character makes the connection. I rarely set a high bar of expectations for books, but let's be honest... when you assign Stan Lee's name to the story I have specific expectations. I will give the second story in the set a listen. Maybe there is something more original there.

Excelsior!

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Interestingly unexpected

Revisado: 03-20-19

I really did not know what to think about this book. As a collection of stories that are told from the perspective of a reporter interviewing a key witness to the early days in the development of the robot, it is a peculiar set of stories. I like the quality of the story telling. The character development is intelligent.

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Thank you

Revisado: 12-09-18

This book summed up my entire life experience. I do not necessarily use the same terminology but it was very nice to know someone else has chosen to live in the universe in the same way. I highly recommend this book to anyone who REALLY wants to know what it is to live in truth. Completely, in the starkness of truth and love yourself for it.

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Wow, great story

Revisado: 11-03-18

I really enjoyed this book. The story is very interesting indeed and the narrative is very personal.

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Not as good as I thought had hoped.

Revisado: 07-13-17

After listening to the Foundation series, this is somewhat less interesting. I will listen to it again one day and see if I missed something.

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Very good! I hope this story is read today. Again!

Revisado: 03-02-17

This story is relevant today. So much propaganda in these times. Books are the rich archives of the human experience. Never to be forgotten.

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